Infrastructure Electrician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Boulby
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

HV/LV systems (up to 11kV) PLC control systems Fault-finding and diagnostics Conveyor and pumping systems Switchgear maintenance Permit to Work system Risk assessment and IOSH Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Infrastructure Electrician

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Location: Boulby Mine, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, GB
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2026
Work Type: On-site
Job Type: Full-time

The Role

Work as part of the underground electrical team to ensure all mining machinery and equipment performs safely and efficiently through planned inspections, effective fault-finding, timely repairs, and proactive maintenance.

The Key Responsibilities

  • Safety & Compliance: Complete statutory inspections and reports; comply with Health & Safety regulations; conduct electrical isolations; maintain awareness of safety standards.
  • Maintenance & Operations: Inspect, fault-find, maintain and repair face-line machinery, conveyor systems, switchgear; install underground communications and lighting; utilise Permit to Work system.
  • Teamwork & Communication: Collaborate with electrical and production colleagues; provide feedback on equipment condition; interpret technical manuals.
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making: Respond independently to equipment issues; suggest improvements.
  • Resource Use: Use parts and consumables responsibly.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Time-served electrician in heavy industrial, mining, or processing environment.
  • Experience with HV/LV systems (up to 11kV), conveyor and pumping systems.
  • Understanding of computer/PLC control systems desirable.
  • Level 2 Skills for Life or GCSE equivalent.
  • Electrical engineering qualification.
  • Certification in Risk Assessment and IOSH Working Safely (or willingness to achieve).

What You’ll Bring

  • Proactive, flexible, safety-conscious mindset.
  • Self-discipline, reliability, team-focused approach.
  • Willingness to develop and continuously improve.

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